Events tagged with "zond program"

Historical Events tagged with "zond program"

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Space Exploration

Soviet Union Sends First Zond Spacecraft

April 2nd, 1964 60 years ago

Zond 1 was the first spacecraft in the USSR's Zond program, launched on this day to explore the Moon and provide crucial data for future missions. The spacecraft's objectives included lunar mapping and studying the Moon's surface conditions. It was equipped with scientific instruments to analyze cosmic radiation and test communication systems. Zond 1 successfully sent data back to Earth, marking a significant step in space exploration.